Assisted pull-ups

The assisted pull-up allows you to work the pulling movement with part of your body weight counterbalanced.

On the machine, adjust the counterbalance, place your knees on the platform and grip the handles with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width.

Pull by lowering your elbows toward your ribs until your chin is above your hands, then lower yourself slowly until your arms are straight.

Start each rep by lowering your shoulders. Reduce the counterbalance over the weeks.